SLICE AND BAKE MATCHA ALMOND COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Remember the slice and bake cookies from our childhood? Not to destroy the memory, but I’m sure we all know by now that the pillsbury variety of sliceable cookie dough with santa’s face stamped on it is NOT real food! These cookies have a sugar-cookie like…
CHILE EN NOGADA FOOD AS MEDICINE Chile En Nogada is a classic Mexican dish that features a stuffed poblano pepper with a dreamy walnut cream sauce accentuated by tart pomegranate seeds. This dish is traditionally served in August and September to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day but its green, white and red color also makes it…
GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Molasses is the dark, syrupy part that remains after sugar has been extracted from raw sugar cane and has a rich and robust flavor that is not overly sweet. Molasses retains a ton of vitamins and minerals not found in refined sugar including B6, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium and…
PEPPERMINT PANNA COTTA FOOD AS MEDICINE This peppermint panna cotta is one blender miracle dessert that makes for an amazing after dinner treat without the guilt. It is light and fluffy in texture and super rich thanks to the raw cacao, which also boasts one of the highest antioxidant contents of all foods and is…
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin A with 200% your daily need in one cup. It contains soluble fiber and zinc to support blood sugar balance as well as insulin regulation. It is used in this cookie recipe to provide moisture and texture while also being…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH LATKES FOOD AS MEDICINE These little latkes are an awesome way to use up leftover spaghetti squash and combine this low carb veggie superhero with pasture raised eggs and parmesan cheese for a savory breakfast or side dish. Spaghetti squash is low in carbs and is a good source of Vitamin A to…
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP (AVGOLEMONO) FOOD AS MEDICINE Lemons provide over 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. Known for their high antioxidant content, lemons help fight free radicals in the body and protect your vessels. Lemons are also a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, iron, calcium, and beyond and can support adrenal…
TOP WAYS TO BOOST GLUTATHIONE Glutathione is the master or “grand-mama” antioxidant essential to immune health, liver detoxification, cancer prevention, fertility and cell membrane integrity to name just a few of its functions in the body! We talked on the podcast this week (Check out Episodes 110 and 112 on Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline!) about…
SIMPLE BOLOGNESE FOOD AS MEDICINE This bolognese sauce is one of my go-to weeknight dinners that comes together in less than 30 minutes (and half of that is cook time so you can clean the dishes as it finishes!) This dish is literally a savior after a busy workday and hits all of the right…
